USU, the world’s leading specialist in software asset management (SAM) solutions, has received the international recognized “Enterprise SaaS Management Certification” from ITAM Review for its Software as a service (SaaS) management software. The solution for optimal management of SAP software licenses was also recertified
Effective November 2, 2022, USU Software Asset Management (SAM) is verified for Data Discovery of Oracle Java. Hence, Oracle will accept data from the USU solution instead of deploying Oracle measurement tools in case of the preparation for an audit. Besides Oracle Java SE
Effective May 25, 2022, USU License Management 10, a new version of USU Software Asset Management (SAM), is available and is used in our Managed SAM Services. This release delivers faster, deeper management across the broader IT Asset Management (ITAM) view of data assets
From a technological Software Asset Management (SAM) perspective, data collection is not only about software discovery and license management. With on-premises software, companies face a considerable risk of being under-licensed. With the introduction of online services and browser-based applications you need to control and
Software as a Service (SaaS) and online services provide many benefits like cost and time saving potential, scalability, accessibility, and compatibility. From a licensing perspective they add complexity to your software asset management, and it is important to manage them transparently. USU’s quick guide
Engaging stakeholders is the key to a successful SAM strategy. Create awareness by involving them in your SAM activities to reduce risks, costs and compliance errors, while increasing speed and efficiency. In USU’s recent white paper, you will learn how to build relationships and
Software Asset Management (SAM) is becoming more important for every company. In the past, SAM mostly focused on counting licenses and entitlements. Now, as companies rely on Online Services and hybrid licensing scenarios, SAM is way more complex than ever before. And the pandemic
Software Asset Management (SAM) cuts costs, saves time, and reduces legal and financial risks. If you are looking to get a SAM program going, the following USU Software Asset Management Program Guide will give you an overview of how to launch SAM. This guide
Effective March 15, 2021, USU Software Asset Management (SAM) includes powerful features for estimating SAP Digital Access as the SAM industry’s first solution to do so. Software Asset Management (SAM) is the business strategy for maximizing savings and assuring compliance by actively controlling and
Until September 30, 2025, there is a promotion, offering 15% off Microsoft 365 E3/E5 to eligible, new-to-Microsoft 365 E3/E5 customers in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) licensing program. This is interesting for organizations transitioning from e.g., Office 365 E3 or a Microsoft competitor. On June 24, 2025, this promotion was
Until September 30, 2025, Microsoft is providing a discount of 15 % for 10 to 2400 seat purchases of Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. On April 21, 2025, the license cap with increased from 300 to 2400 licenses. On June 24, 2025, this promo has
Effective June 2025, Microsoft has introduced Azure Communication Services (ACS), a powerful solution for sending large volumes of communications, like emails. This is especially relevant for organizations facing limitations with traditional email platforms like Exchange Online. This article explains ACS and its licensing, compares it to Exchange Online, and answers